Fires - Semi-trailer on fire on highway 96
The fire in a refrigeration unit of a tractor-trailer has led to a full closure of the highway 96 near Inning am Ammersee (district of Starnberg) in the direction of Munich. According to the police, the fire that broke out late on Sunday evening also engulfed the tractor unit, which burned down. The fire department had to unload the loaded foodstuffs in order to extinguish the fire. Parts of the load and the trailer were damaged. The driver was able to get to safety in time. The police estimate the damage to be at least 50,000 euros. The oncoming lane in the direction of Lindau also had to be closed for a short time due to the smoke.
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- Due to the smoke from the fire, the upper part of highway 96 in Bavaria, specifically in the district of Starnberg, was affected by heavy traffic.
- The full closure of the highway resulted in a detour for many commuters traveling from Inning am Ammersee to Munich.
- In Upper Bavaria, the fires spread to the tractor unit of the articulated lorry, causing extensive damage.
- The fire department in Germany worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze, which was particularly challenging due to the refrigeration unit of the tractor-trailer.
- The incident on highway 96 near the Ammersee led to numerous delays and detours for drivers heading towards Munich, causing frustration among the local community.
- The Bavarian fire department and police were on high alert as they worked to control the situation, ensuring the safety of the district of Starnberg's residents.
- The impact of the fire on the German economy extended to the food industry, with many businesses experiencing delays or even temporary closures due to the highway closure.
Source: www.stern.de
